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In this video, Jenny and Stacey share how long a homeschool day should take and why it is much shorter than a typical school day in traditional school. MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Homeschool Methods   0:00 Intro 1:00 How Old Are Your Kids? 1:44 What is Your Homeschool Method? 2:23 What are Your Goals? 3:01 What is Considered “School Time” 4:05 Jenny and Stacey’s Lesson Lengths 5:34 Summary   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read our full disclosure policy.Read More →

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In this video, Stacey shares how she plans her weekly curriculum lessons using her weekly checklist. It’s simple, easy, and fun for kids to follow! MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Yearly Curriculum Planning Weekly Checklist (Google Doc) Mark Rober YouTube Channel   0:00 Intro 0:44 Weekly Checklist Overview 2:17 How to Use the Planner 3:32 Be Flexible 4:45 When Do I Plan? 5:42 Using the Planner with Different Types of Curriculum 7:15 Learning Happens Outside the Planner as Well 8:09 Summary   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read our full disclosure policy.Read More →

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Are you thinking about using podcasts with your kids, but aren’t sure where to start? Jenny is here to help by giving you her top picks for podcasts that are suitable for younger children and older children. MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO 0:00 Intro Younger Kids 1:22 Julie’s Library 2:21 Smash Boom Best (by Brains On!) 3:20 Forever Ago (by Brains On!) 3:55 Storynory Older Kids 4:41Myths and Legends 6:04 History of English Podcast 7:32 Switched on Pop 8:16 Art History for All   This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read our full disclosure policy.Read More →

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In today’s video, Jenny and Stacey will answer some common homeschool questions! Sit back and relax while Jenny and Stacey chat about their answers and give some helpful tips to your most asked homeschool questions. MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 0:00 Intro 0:45 What is TK 1:22 Favorite Homeschool Curriculum 2:50 Making Time for Yourself 3:53 Favorite Homeschool Tool 5:05 Favorite Mail Subscription Boxes 6:04 Why Did You Choose to Homeschool? 8:00 Time Spent Planning Lessons? 9:12 Biggest Weakness as a Homeschool Parent? 10:06 How Do You Keep Younger Kids Entertained? 11:42 Favorite Past Time or Hobby? 12:15 Keeping Kids Motivated 14:07 Do You Use aRead More →